OPERATIONS MANAGER

Overview

Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 240 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies the Berry Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Berry inside and outside of the plant.
• Embodies commitment for a safe workplace, and acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities, and communication. Responsible for supporting, establishing, and maintaining safety programs and policies, and educating associates about safety.
• Responsible for coordinating manufacturing distribution in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the corporate headquarters.
• Responsible for conferring with manufacturing vendor sales and technical representatives.
• Responsible for confer with manufacturing sales representatives to evaluate and promote improved and expanded manufacturing services.
• Responsible for developing plans for efficient use of manufacturing materials, machines, and employees.
• Responsible for reviewing production costs and product quality, and assist in the modification of production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
• Responsible for monitoring production process to ensure efficiency and highest quality products.
• Assumes responsibilities of the Plant Manager when the Plant Manager is out of the facility.
• Manage 5-10 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 100-300 employees in all departments of the plant. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field, and 5 years of successful experience in a manufacturing environment or a combination of education and experience.
• Enclosed office space with frequent exposure to warehouse space and production floor; hearing protection may be required at times.
• Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Proven leader and motivator.
• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Policies, Processes, & Procedures: Able to act in accordance with established guidelines; follow standard procedures in crisis situations; communicate and enforce organizational policies and procedures; recognize and constructively conform to unwritten rules or practices.
• Tolerance of Ambiguity: Able to withhold actions or speech in the absence of important information; deal with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays and unexpected events.